LYME -- On Saturday, May 7, from 1 to 3 p.m., the Hamburg Fair and Lyme Pollinator Pathway host a presentation on all aspects of beekeeping. The presentation will be held at the Lyme Grange Hall at Hamburg Fairgrounds and immediately follows the Lyme Grange Plant & Bake Sale, which takes place that morning at the same location from 9 a.m. through 12:30 p.m. Steve … [Read more...] about Join a Free Beekeeping & Pollinator Workshop Today
A la Carte: How Do I Love Lemons? Let me Count the Ways …
Over the past few weeks there have been so many holidays-- Easter Sunday, Passover and Ramadan-- and all had something to do with food. For Lent, we gave up something we wanted (often sweet stuff) for 40 days and had to have fish on Fridays; for Passover nothing leavening (desserts made with matzoh and matzoh for breakfast, lunch and dinner for eight days) and, at Ramadan, … [Read more...] about A la Carte: How Do I Love Lemons? Let me Count the Ways …
COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic to be Held at Lymes’ Senior Center Today; Open to All Regardless of Hometown
OLD LYME -- On Wednesday, May 4, Ledge Light Health District in collaboration with the Old Lyme Visiting Nurse Association has scheduled a COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic at Lymes' Senior Center. This free Clinic will be open to members of the public irrespective of their hometown from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. No appointment, insurance, or ID is necessary, but you are asked to bring … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic to be Held at Lymes’ Senior Center Today; Open to All Regardless of Hometown
Lyme-Old Lyme School Budget Passes Overwhelmingly in Both Towns.
LYME/OLD LYME -- UPDATED 10:56pm: On Tuesday, May 3, the Lyme-Old Lyme Schools proposed $34.8 million budget passed by overwhelming majorities in both towns. The number of voters approving the budget compared to those voting against it was more than seven times in Lyme and more than five times in Old Lyme. Combining the votes in the two towns, there were 294 Yes votes to … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme School Budget Passes Overwhelmingly in Both Towns.
Lyme Commission Hosts Online Community Discussion of Town’s Proposed Affordable Housing Plan, Tonight
LYME -- On Monday, May 2, at 7 p.m. on Zoom, the Lyme Affordable Housing Commission (AHC) will host a virtual community meeting to introduce a draft of Lyme’s affordable housing plan. Visit this link to review a draft of the proposed plan in advance of the meeting. Under a state mandate (CGS Section 8-30j), every Connecticut municipality must prepare and adopt an … [Read more...] about Lyme Commission Hosts Online Community Discussion of Town’s Proposed Affordable Housing Plan, Tonight
Bid Farewell to Longtime Music Director Arron at Musical Masterworks’ Season Finale, This Afternoon
OLD LYME -- Musical Masterworks’ 31st season winds to a close this spring with the final performance of Edward Arron in his position as Artistic Director. While his departure is bittersweet, Musical Masterworks welcomes Tessa Lark as Artistic Director for their upcoming 32nd season, which begins October 2022. Musical Masterworks will give a special season finale … [Read more...] about Bid Farewell to Longtime Music Director Arron at Musical Masterworks’ Season Finale, This Afternoon
April 28 COVID-19 Update: 75%+ of CT Now in Red Zone; Two New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 1109, One New Case in Lyme Takes Total There to 273
LYME/OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Thursday, April 28, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) shows two new, confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme and one in Lyme. This case raises Old Lyme’s cumulative case total to 1109 and Lyme’s to 273. On Thursday, April 28, the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) also released its latest … [Read more...] about April 28 COVID-19 Update: 75%+ of CT Now in Red Zone; Two New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 1109, One New Case in Lyme Takes Total There to 273
Old Lyme’s Tree Commission Celebrates Arbor Day with Three New Tree Plantings on North Town Green
OLD LYME -- It is Arbor Day today and the Old Lyme Tree Commission celebrated a day earlier by planting three trees on the Sill Lane and Lyme Street Town Green. It was a blustery 40 degrees with a sunny sky early Thursday morning, April 28, when the carrier from Morningstar Nursery arrived at the agreed location with three young tree specimens. The landscape crew from … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Tree Commission Celebrates Arbor Day with Three New Tree Plantings on North Town Green
April 27 COVID-19 Update: Three New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 1107, Lyme Holds at 272
LYME/OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Wednesday, April 27, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) shows three new, confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme and none in Lyme. This case raises Old Lyme’s cumulative case total to 1107 while Lyme’s holds at 272. April 5, 2022 was the most recent day on which no new cases were reported in either … [Read more...] about April 27 COVID-19 Update: Three New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 1107, Lyme Holds at 272
Lyme-Old Lyme Lions Host WFSB’s Eric Parker to Discuss ‘Changing Face of Local TV News,’ Tonight
OLD LYME -- On Thursday, April 28, the Lyme-Old Lyme Lions Club will hold its monthly meeting and program at Memorial Town Hall, 52 Lyme St, in Old Lyme. The presenter will be Eric Parker, who is host of CT '22, the state's most watched public affairs program, which airs on Sunday mornings at 8:30 a.m. on WFSB Channel 3. He will discuss "The Changing Face of Local TV … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Lions Host WFSB’s Eric Parker to Discuss ‘Changing Face of Local TV News,’ Tonight
Old Lyme’s PGN Library Presents ‘Migratory Fish in the CT River,’ This Evening; All Welcome in Person or Via Zoom
OLD LYME -- On Wednesday, April 27, from 6:3 to 7:30 p.m., Sally Harold and Steve Gephard will discuss Migratory Fish in the Connecticut River. They will focus on the history of migratory fish in the CT River, as well as fishways, and dam removals locally and throughout the state. Harold and Gephard are contributing columnists to “Below the Surface” in Estuary Magazine. Join … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s PGN Library Presents ‘Migratory Fish in the CT River,’ This Evening; All Welcome in Person or Via Zoom
Old Lyme’s ‘Welcome’ Mural to be ‘Revealed’ to the Community at LOL Middle School, Today at 1:30pm; All Welcome
OLD LYME -- On Wednesday, April 27, the newly-created 'Welcome' mural at Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School (LOLMS) will be revealed to the community at a ceremony in the school's auditorium beginning at 1:30 p.m. and lasting around 30 minutes. All are welcome to attend the ceremony and then view the mural after its official 'reveal.' Members of the public attending the ceremony … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s ‘Welcome’ Mural to be ‘Revealed’ to the Community at LOL Middle School, Today at 1:30pm; All Welcome
Old Lyme’s Duck River Garden Club Hosts Floral Design Program, Tonight; All Welcome
OLD LYME -- The Duck River Garden Club (DRGC) of Old Lyme will hold its monthly meeting and program on Wednesday, April 27, at Memorial Town Hall on Lyme St in Old Lyme. A community social begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by the program at 7 p.m., which is open to all. A business meeting for all active members will commence after the conclusion of the program. The April … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Duck River Garden Club Hosts Floral Design Program, Tonight; All Welcome
Lyme-Old Lyme Boy’s Lacrosse Roundup: Cox Consistently Top Scorer for Wildcats
LYME/OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme boys' lacrosse team experienced a slow start to the season but has now rallied with two wins in a row, defeating both Cromwell and Old Saybrook. The Wildcats' record in the Shoreline Conference currently stands at 2-3, and 2-5 in the season overall. Nick Cox of Old Lyme has been the leading scorer in all the team's games to date. Here is a … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Boy’s Lacrosse Roundup: Cox Consistently Top Scorer for Wildcats
Lyme-Old Lyme Baseball Roundup
LYME/OLD LYME BASEBALL April 25: East Hampton defeats Old Lyme 7- 6 The game was tied at five with East Hampton batting in the bottom of the sixth when Hall (2-4; 2 RBI) doubled on a 1-2 count, scoring one run. Lyme-Old Lyme Wildcats lost despite out-hitting East Hampton nine to eight. Lyme- Old Lyme scored 3 runs in the top of the first inning to take an early … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Baseball Roundup